Nelson Avenue Middle
Oroville, CA · Thermalito Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
787th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
2255 Sixth St., Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940Official website ↗NCES ID 063918006544Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Avenue Middle 787th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 459 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 457 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.0% | 35.7% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Asian | 33.8% | 33.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 17.3% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 8.5% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 5.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $306K in zip 95965 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Nelson Avenue Middle
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ELA 50% ▲11 · Math 31% ▲8Compare - #388Durham IntermediateDurham Unified · 14.6 mi away388th of 1,294
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ELA 33% ▼6 · Math 29% ▲6Compare
What school district is Nelson Avenue Middle in?
Nelson Avenue Middle is part of the Thermalito Union Elementary district in Oroville, California.
Is Nelson Avenue Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Avenue Middle 787th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Avenue Middle?
White 36%, Asian 33%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 9% (457 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Avenue Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95965 is $306K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.